In the evening, after visiting the Elder, Yoichi, having received some recent advice from Kenji, headed home.
According to Kenji, Yoichi's retaliation this time was extremely intense—it was as if someone had stabbed him with a knife, and in response, Yoichi dragged the entire Danzo's family to stab them back.
That afternoon, just as the police force had captured the second batch of people from the Shimura family, the Root had delivered the 'mastermind' behind the Shimura family's secret communications with the Stone Ninja, an elder responsible for the family's business affairs, likely the one who took the blame voluntarily.
With this person stepping forward and admitting guilt, combined with the evidence already submitted by the Anbu, the police force found it difficult to continue pursuing the Shimura family.
Only about thirty people were captured this time, and Danzo couldn't save them. The first group captured by Yoichi was already condemned, and the second group held by the police force could be condemned at any moment.
Danzo was also removed from his position as the Hokage's assistant due to lax supervision and was now reflecting behind closed doors.
However, Elder Kenji informed Yoichi that the matter wasn't so simply resolved. He had already looked into the Shimura family's business operations outside the village, and soon, they would have no business left.
Put bluntly, the Shimura family rose solely because of Danzo's influence. Without the authority granted by the village, Danzo could not have been so intimidating and would be considered just a ninja with proficient wind-style techniques at best.
Yoichi was advised by Kenji to keep a low profile for the time being.
Without the catalyst of war, unless Yoichi could become renowned like the White Fang of Konoha by frequently completing missions and leaving a profound impression on enemies with his blade, it would be difficult to gain fame in the ninja world.
Moreover, Yoichi's strength was somewhat lacking. While his Sharingan and Lightning Release Chakra Mode could handle some special Jonin, he struggled against elite Jonin with no weaknesses.
"Lord Yoichi, you're back."
Upon returning home, Yoichi was greeted by Mina at the door.
Only then did Yoichi realize his house was somewhat small, having not paid much attention to it yesterday due to planning against the Shimura family.
"Yes, you've worked hard. The house is very clean."
Yoichi sat down at the table, and Mina promptly served dinner.
The meal consisted of grilled lamb chops and stewed lamb soup. The magical lamb indeed lived up to its description, with the meat being incredibly tender and flavorful, even after frying.
Additionally, eating this lamb soon brought a warm surge from the abdomen, filling the body with energy.
No wonder Elder Kenji was so persistent about it. After eating, Yoichi too wished to have it daily, especially after a morning of training, as it provided ample energy for the afternoon.
"It's no trouble at all. This is much easier than living in the Hidden Grass Village."
"From now on, you'll also receive a stipend, twenty thousand ryo a month for your personal use. As for household needs, just take from the account; no need to save."
"There's no need, Lord Yoichi, for taking me in..."
"Taking you in is because I value your abilities, but you deserve compensation for your contributions. And I'm not short of money, so let it be."
Yoichi was indeed not lacking in funds. From a mission in the Land of Grass, he and Kakashi had acquired over eighty million ryo and jewels worth over ten million ryo.
After dividing the loot, they settled on a sixty-forty split, with Yoichi initially proposing an even split, but Kakashi insisted the team leader should take more.
With over fifty million ryo, plus his previous savings, Yoichi had nearly sixty million ryo, enough to last until he was sixty, even with extravagant spending.
Although sixty million ryo was substantial, it paled in comparison to Yoichi's ambitions.
After leaving Elder Kenji, Yoichi was certain about his aspiration to become the Uchiha clan leader; otherwise, with Fugaku inherently holding the moral high ground, Yoichi's disagreement with his methods would only escalate, potentially leading to defection as the only outcome.
Defection, frankly, was not an appealing option.
Leaving Konoha would mean facing its pursuit, and other major ninja villages might not welcome a defector, leaving only smaller countries as options. However, moving to a minor country would be like giving up watermelons for sesame seeds.
Staying in Konoha, with resources and protection from Elder Kenji and assistance with troubles, seemed far more advantageous than defecting and losing everything.
Defection would mean becoming a wandering ninja, a fate even more unfortunate in the ninja world.
Thus, Yoichi accepted Elder Kenji's persuasion to strive for the clan leadership.
However, Yoichi had different ideas about winning the clan's support.
It essentially boiled down to enhancing the clan members' sense of happiness. Among the Uchiha, there were surely ordinary clan members as well.
Having lived in the clan for a year since coming to the ninja world, Yoichi was well-acquainted with the clan's attitude towards ordinary members.
Families of fallen ninjas received generous pensions, and assistance was available upon request. Orphans attending the Ninja Academy received subsidies, but these ceased upon graduation.
Ordinary clan members had their jobs and could seek help from the clan, but that was about it.
All benefits were as described, neither particularly impressive nor dismal, certainly better than the village's orphans' situation.
Yoichi believed that relying on reputation and strength to gain clan support was too abstract, lacking tangible backing.
Instead, establishing a comprehensive welfare system within the clan to win over people seemed more effective. Even ordinary clan members could receive pensions at an older age, alleviating financial worries.
For clan ninjas, better treatment would extend to their families; Genin, Chunin, and Jonin each had different levels of benefits, with Jonin providing for three generations of their family.
Without delving into specifics, establishing this welfare system would make all clan members grateful to Yoichi.
The only challenge was finding a continuous source of income, which Yoichi felt was manageable.
Having traveled outside the village twice, he had a decent understanding of the ninja world.
The technological development in the ninja world was quite advanced, with modern appliances available, including televisions and computers.
In terms of profitable ventures, simply launching a trading card game from the Boruto series ahead of time could generate continuous revenue. Additionally, the medical field, particularly pharmaceuticals, represented a cash cow.
Konoha's medical facilities were among the most advanced in the ninja world, yet pharmaceuticals were still semi-manually produced, with virtually no health supplements available. All medical advancements were geared towards warfare.
Such products would be highly profitable, but Yoichi believed he needed to discuss this with Elder Kenji.
(End Of Chapter)
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"Mina, don't neglect your sealing techniques. If you need help, just tell me, and I'll do my best to assist you."
Uchiha Yoichi suddenly thought of another member of Mina's clan within Konoha, Uzumaki Kushina, who by now must have become the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails. He wondered if they knew each other since their ages were similar.
"Mina, there's another Uzumaki in the village, named Uzumaki Kushina. Do you know her?"
"Kushina?"
Upon hearing this name, Mina fell into reminiscence but quickly responded, "I knew her when we were children. The Great Elder taught us sealing techniques together, but Kushina left when she was eight, and we haven't seen each other since."
Mina was also a prodigy within the Uzumaki clan. Although he awakened the Adamantine Sealing Chains later than Kushina, the strong healing ability contained in his chakra garnered special attention from the clan's Great Elder.
Unfortunately, after the Land of Whirlpools was embroiled in war, Minato had no chance to further develop his skills before being set adrift in the ninja world.
"Kushina is probably the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki now. Meeting her won't be easy. Even a casual greeting might subject you to scrutiny."
Yoichi explained that Kushina becoming a Jinchuriki was probably not widely known, even within the Uchiha clan.
"Then, let's not meet. Kushina and I are just acquaintances from the same clan."
Mina declined, knowing who she could rely on now. When her parents and the clan elders died to send them away, they advised avoiding Konoha and living incognito in the ninja world.
However, Mina's abilities were exposed in the Land of Grass, leading to her capture by the Hidden Grass Village, where she was used as a healer when not on missions.
Having been taken from the Land of Grass by Yoichi, Mina now relied solely on him.
"It's not that you can't meet her, but since I brought you here, and my relationship with Konoha's higher-ups is quite frosty, getting close to Kushina might lead to surveillance."
After thinking, Yoichi shook his head, "Let's focus on improving our strength for now, Mina. I need your sealing techniques."
"I understand, Lord Yoichi."
"If it's a hassle, hire someone to clean the house. In a few days, I'll buy a place closer to the training grounds or forest. This house is a bit small."
Yoichi glanced around the small house inherited from his parents, feeling it was too cramped for two and wanting a place closer to the training grounds for convenience and privacy.
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"With a call from another world, come forth!"
Summoning the magical lamb again from his list, Yoichi proceeded to check its gender, satisfied, he prepared to take it back to his clan.
The texture and energy-restoring effects of this magical lamb's meat were unforgettable for Yoichi, not just for his own enjoyment but also for Elder Kenji, who craved more after just one taste.
Hence, Yoichi considered breeding these lambs. Summoned randomly as male or female, if they could be bred in captivity, there would be an endless supply of magical lamb meat.
Whether they could adapt to life in the ninja world would require time to tell, though the presence of natural energy in the ninja world gave Yoichi hope.
Elder Kenji had already secured a mountain outside the village for breeding the magical lambs and arranged for clan members to tend to them, even hiring an experienced shepherd for meticulous care.
Yoichi would finance the venture, considering it his own business and not minding the expense.
If the magical lambs thrived in the ninja world without losing their unique taste, their meat would become a top-tier delicacy, commanding a price of at least fifty thousand ryo per serving.
After delivering the newly summoned magical lamb to Elder Kenji for the breeding project, Yoichi returned home to find Kakashi visiting.
"Good morning, Captain."
"The squad has been disbanded, and aren't you supposed to be training under Elder Sakumo? What brings you here today?"
Yoichi asked, sitting down. Following Danzo's leak to the Cloud Village, the Hokage strictly regulated team compositions, requiring even Chunin teams to have four members.
It seemed targeted at their duo, but Yoichi had no immediate plans to leave the village. If he did depart, it would be on clan business against the Shimura family.
"My father is on a mission. I was hoping to take on some tasks, but with no squad available, I guess I'll have to wait. Captain, shall we train together this afternoon?"
Without his father for practice and disinterested in mundane C or D-rank missions, Kakashi preferred sparring with Yoichi.
As for maintaining a distance from Yoichi, Sakumo had left the decision to Kakashi.
Yoichi nodded, "Sure, it's always better to have a training partner than to practice alone. Since Elder Sakumo isn't in the village, why not stay for dinner?"
Kakashi's eyes lit up at the invitation, "Can I request a dish, Captain? I'd like to have the lamb from last time."
"Alright."
Yoichi sighed, realizing his opportunities to summon were limited. After finishing the half lamb at home and delivering a few to the breeding project, future cravings would have to wait until the project's success.
Their training session focused on swordsmanship, with Yoichi wearing weight gear to even the playing field. Despite his advantage in chakra volume and speed, he could easily defeat Kakashi without the handicap.
Advancing to the two-tomoe Sharingan enhanced his dynamic vision, combined with the reaction speed from practicing the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Yoichi gradually mastered the Hatake sword technique.
However, lacking the wind-style chakra's cutting power, the technique's effectiveness was diminished.
Yoichi developed his own brutal swordsmanship style, aiming for vital points with speed and power, making him a formidable opponent even under the weight of eighty pounds during their spars.
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"Lord Yoichi, let me show you my recent progress."
Days later, after dinner, Mina called Yoichi over and presented a blank scroll on the table.
Quickly forming hand signs, Minato slammed her palm onto the scroll and declared, "Seal!"
Instantly, a spiral seal appeared on the scroll, surrounded by four sealing symbols.
Wiping away non-existent sweat, Mina beamed, "Lord Yoichi, this is the result of my recent training. The technique the Great Elder taught us as children, I've mastered it - the Four Symbols Seal!"
(End Of Chapter)
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